From an extraordinarily expensive “170 million yen piece of jewelry” to an exceptionally rare Ammolite pendant: A gathering of everything in the jewelry business, including jewelry, materials, tools and the much-talked-about “live sales” format
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the 14th International Jewellery Tokyo Autumn at Pacifico Yokohama from October 28 to 30, 2026. One of Japan’s largest jewelry exhibitions, it will feature 390 exhibitors and showcase live sales and a range of distribution channels.
FOD, the video streaming service operated by フジテレビ, announced that it will LIVE stream 3 figure skating competitions: the “All Japan Novice Championships,” “East Japan Championships and Ice Dance Qualifier,” and “West Japan Championships and Pairs Qualifier.” A particular highlight will be the ice dance debut of Marin Honda and Shoma Uno.
Asahi Shimbun Comment Plus welcomes 12 new experts and strengthens its partnership with theLetter
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株式会社朝日新聞社 has added 12 new commentators to Comment Plus, its digital edition’s expert comment section, bringing the total to 111. It has also strengthened its partnership with theLetter, with several experts publishing newsletters.
A food festival exploring a Well-being future for people and the planet through food: World Chef King Summit 2026 to be held November 29
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株式会社パソナグループ will hold World Chef King Summit 2026 in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, on November 29. As part of Awaji Well-being Week 2026, the event will feature the Youth Chef King cooking competition and Tsunagaru Marche. Through a student cooking competition and booths by local farmers and producers, it aims to help realize a Well-being society through food.
[リゾナーレ小浜島] Santa arrives from the sea in tropical kariyushi attire! Island Christmas event to be held on a remote Okinawan island
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星野リゾート’s リゾナーレ小浜島 will hold Island Christmas from December 1 to 25, 2026. Events will include Santa arriving from the sea in kariyushi clothing, a special dinner and illuminated lanterns.
FAMIMA CAFÉ cups and accessories win the 2026 Good Design Award! Their evolution into an intuitive, easy-to-use design earns recognition—Premium Mocha, made with Ethiopian beans to support producing regions, surpasses 1.5 million cups sold
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株式会社ファミリーマート announced that FAMIMA CAFÉ cups and accessories have won the 2026 Good Design Award. Cumulative sales of Premium Mocha, made with Ethiopian beans, have also surpassed 1.5 million cups, and a commemorative campaign is underway.
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival will be broadcast live exclusively again this year! An immersive “autumn fireworks” display lighting up Osaka’s night sky. Fireworks synchronized with the festival’s signature music are spectacular! Don’t miss the magnificent blooms created with all the fireworks artists’ passion!
THE SEASON OF LIGHT A special holiday gift from Narciso Rodriguez, bright with radiance.
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ナルシソ ロドリゲス パルファム will launch its limited-quantity holiday collection on Nov. 18, 2026. The theme is “THE SEASON OF LIGHT.” The collection features 3 gift sets and will be available at Shiseido Ginza Flagship Store and through the official online store, among other outlets.
Facts
Winter 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
For Her Pure Musc Eau de Parfum 50mL
18,260 yen, including tax
For Her Pure Musc Eau de Parfum 100mL
24,750 yen, including tax
19,690 yen, including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社資生堂、ナルシソ ロドリゲス パルファム、SHISEIDO THE STORE、資生堂オンラインストア、SHISEIDO ONLINE STORE
【First essay collection by Gaku of Matenrou Jessica】Comments from film director Rikiya Imaizumi arrive for “Everything Scares Me Except Manju” (on sale Oct. 28)!
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The first essay collection by Gaku of comedy duo Matenrou Jessica, “Everything Scares Me Except Manju,” will be published by 新潮社 on Oct. 28. A supportive comment from film director Rikiya Imaizumi has arrived.
PARCO corporate message “SPECIAL IN YOU.” — 27th installment, featuring MES, now released!
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株式会社パルコ has tapped artist duo MES for the 27th installment of its “SPECIAL IN YOU.” campaign, filming the campaign on Jogashima Island in Kanagawa Prefecture. MES’s solo exhibition “RE-I” will also run at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO starting Oct. 24, alongside related events.
Facts
27th installment
Friday, October 16, 2026
Sunday, April 18, 2027
1969
2010
2014
30 seconds
15 seconds
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Feb. 2027
11:00-21:00
30 minutes ago
Closes at 18 o’clock
Admission: Free
20:00 – 24:00
General admission: 2,000 yen
U-25: 1,000 yen
15:00 – 16:30
2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社パルコ、PARCO、渋谷PARCO、PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO、SUPER DOMMUNE、Art Week Tokyo、SHIBUYA PARCO ART NIGHT、PBOX STAND、ロサンゼルス現代美術館、サーモグラフィ株式会社、風とロック、東北新社、Lightsome、オムニバスジャパン
Brighten Nagoya’s Christmas Eve. Reservations open for the 2026 Christmas menu featuring 5 cakes inspired by a snowy winter forest, roast chicken made with fully matured Nagoya Cochin, and other dishes using ingredients from Aichi!
Shopping behavior in the generative AI era [GMO NIKKO survey]: About 1 in 3 people turn to generative AI as their “first step” in gathering information when considering products and services
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A survey by GMO NIKKO株式会社 found that about 1 in 3 people choose generative AI as their “first step” in gathering information when considering products and services, revealing that generative AI is becoming a new starting point for shopping.
Facts
1,667 men and women aged 15–59 nationwide
Generative AI: 31.3%
75.3% said they had “used it”
87.5% said they had “completed their information gathering using AI alone”
81.0% had purchased or used a product or service they researched using generative AI
DIANA Bunko’s “The Cold-Shouldered Marquis’s Daughter, Playing the Villainess, Is Completely Won Over by the Blackhearted Crown Prince’s Overwhelming Love” goes on sale Oct. 16, 2026!
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株式会社ICE will release “The Cold-Shouldered Marquis’s Daughter, Playing the Villainess, Is Completely Won Over by the Blackhearted Crown Prince’s Overwhelming Love,” a romance novel by Yurine Asahi, under the DIANA Bunko imprint on Oct. 16, 2026.
Publication of the first book dedicated to MCP security: “Practical MCP Security: A Safe Operations Guide to Model Context Protocol in the AI Agent Era”
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株式会社インプレス has published the first book dedicated to MCP security, “Practical MCP Security: A Safe Operations Guide to Model Context Protocol in the AI Agent Era,” through インプレス NextPublishing. Written by Ken Imoto, it is priced at 1,400 yen for the e-book edition and 2,000 yen for the print edition.
POP UP SHOP for Maniani World, the “Kowaii” monsters that blend scariness and cuteness, coming to ハンズ stores!! New products featuring original Halloween illustrations will be on sale!
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株式会社フロンティアワークス will hold a POP UP SHOP at ハンズ Shibuya and Shinjuku stores from Oct. 20 to 31, 2026, offering advance sales of Halloween-exclusive merchandise featuring Maniani’s “Kowaii” characters, Maniani World.
[From end-of-life care to farewells: Practical examples of support for continuing to live at home also presented] 13th Care Quality Improvement Conference held
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株式会社学研ココファン held its 13th Care Quality Improvement Conference at the Gakken headquarters building on Sept. 17, 2026, presenting 6 practical examples of community-based integrated care and support for continuing to live at home. The top 3 examples received awards, and a panel discussion was also held.
Facts
Now in its 13th year
At the Gakken headquarters building on Sept. 17, 2026
A big hit with kids who love vehicles! A new magnetic book lets you play anytime, anywhere with the characters from Tayo the Little Bus
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, released the magnetic book Tayo the Little Bus: Exciting Magnetic Book, featuring characters from the Korean animated series Tayo the Little Bus, on Oct. 8, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
152万 registered subscribers
A generous 26 sheets
34 characters in all
9 pages in all
Price: 2,200 yen
Capital: 50 million yen
Revenue of 199.1 billion yen
124 group companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社学研ホールディングス、株式会社Gakken、Amazon、Netflix、Amazon Prime Video、楽天ブックス
Following the revival of Gakken Learning for the first time in 16 years, a new series, Gakken Science and Learning Play, is born! The first installment is a giant Tyrannosaurus skeleton model
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, began taking pre-orders on Oct. 16, 2026, for the first installment in its new Gakken Science and Learning Play series: a giant Tyrannosaurus skeleton model with a life-size poster.
学研ココファン, NEUSOFT Japan and Neucare Health Technology form strategic partnership on care DX and caregiver development
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The 3 companies, 学研ココファン, NEUSOFT Japan and Neucare Health Technology, signed a basic agreement on a strategic partnership for care DX and workforce development on Oct. 15, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026
Capital: ¥19,817 million
Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
Companies mentioned：株式会社学研ホールディングス、株式会社学研ココファン、NEUSOFT Japan株式会社、Neucare Health Technology Co., Ltd.、Neusoft Corporation
New MOOK from the Pan Dorobo picture-book series set for release on 12/16, comes with a plush pouch pass case featuring the “yuck” face
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release a MOOK with a plush pouch pass case from the Pan Dorobo picture-book series on Dec. 16, 2026. A birthday book is also scheduled for release on the same day.
プラスディー株式会社 will exhibit at Tokyo Nail Expo 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 22 and 23, 2026, showcasing the latest collections from its 4 brands—“ANNPRO,” “D.nail,” “'ohana” and “DWME”—and holding special events.
BLUETTI makes its first appearance at Amazon’s “Overseas High-Tech Home Appliance Festival”
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BLUETTI JAPAN株式会社 will make its first appearance at the “Overseas High-Tech Home Appliance Festival,” hosted by Amazon and held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from Oct. 16, 2026, showcasing portable power stations for the Japanese market, including the AORA series.
Facts
Has built trust and a track record for more than 15 years
Original2026年10月16日（金）から10月18日（日）まで
Since beginning sales on Amazon in Japan in 2021
For the first 390 people
Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen
In markets across more than 120 countries and regions
[Event report] “Women’s soccer sponsorship: From support to business co-creation”
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スカイライト コンサルティング株式会社 and the Japan Football Association (JFA) held a seminar for businesses on Sept. 18, 2026, on the theme “Women’s soccer sponsorship: From support to business co-creation,” discussing JFA’s growth strategy, trends in overseas markets and partnership examples.
[Starting today!] Sauna moves from a “boom” to everyday life. “Still Curious About Saunas and Public Baths” opens at 有隣堂アトレ恵比寿店
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株式会社XYOU will hold a pop-up event, “Still Curious About Saunas and Public Baths,” centered on Poolyssauna, a lifestyle brand featuring saunas and frogs, at 有隣堂アトレ恵比寿店 from Oct. 16 to Nov. 5, 2026.
Business-focused “Notebook AI” set to support audio files
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株式会社ナレッジセンス plans to add a feature to the Notebook function of its business-focused AI agent, ChatSense, that imports audio files such as meeting recordings, transcribes them and uses the transcripts to answer questions with AI.
Lock it from the outside in 1 second while stacked! Folding container with “Assist Lock” wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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岐阜プラスチック工業株式会社’s folding container with “Assist Lock” won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was recognized for enabling a 1-second locking operation from the outside while containers are stacked, reducing workload and improving safety at logistics sites.
スペランツァ大阪 will play 南葛ＳＣＷＩＮＧＳ in Round 22 of the Nadeshiko League at J-GREEN Sakai on Oct. 25, 2026. The match is an “attendance drive match,” with events including an invitation for Osaka Prefecture residents and Kawachinagano City Residents’ Day. The team will also launch the “2,000-person project,” targeting an attendance of 2,000.
Calligraphy experience at Yokohama City Iwama Civic Plaza’s Iwama Open Day
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A calligraphy experience event will be held at Yokohama City Iwama Civic Plaza on Nov. 14, 2026. The instructor is 榎本大城. The participation fee is ¥200.
Co-authored paper on reviewing requirements specifications with generative AI accepted at an international conference
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A co-authored paper on research into generative AI-assisted requirements definition document reviews, conducted jointly by 株式会社オービーシステム and Osaka University, has been accepted for the international conference APSEC 2026.
—Diners Club’s support for arts and culture— Sponsorship of the Tokyo MINATO CITY International Music Competition & Workshop for 3 consecutive years; fierce competition in the piano category in 2026
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三井住友トラストクラブ株式会社 held the 2026 piano category final and awards ceremony for the Tokyo MINATO CITY International Music Competition & Workshop, which it has sponsored for 3 consecutive years since 2024. Wang Guangbin won first place. The company also introduced its arts and culture support activities, including the launch of a new Diners Club Gold Card and sponsorship of an art competition.
Pipedrive wins “Leader” in the CRM tools overall category and the SFA tools small and midsize business category at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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Pipedrive won “Leader” in the CRM tools overall category and the SFA tools small and midsize business category at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall. 株式会社Mer announced the award details.
Akasaka rooftop restaurant “PACHA CRAFT BEER TACOS” will celebrate its 1st anniversary on October 29, 2026. It serves 14 taps of domestic craft beer and classic Mexico City-style tacos, and aims to introduce a menu featuring seasonal Japanese ingredients in its 2nd year.
Facts
1st anniversary
13th floor of the building
Oct. 29, 2026
14 taps
70 seats
Companies mentioned：株式会社やすむら事務所、PACHA CRAFT BEER TACOS、Molino Campo Noble
“Omurice Land,” backed by 少数株ドットコム, begins operations at “Japanese Food Hub,” a Japanese food complex in Tbilisi, Georgia
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Omurice Land, backed by 少数株ドットコム, opened and began operations on September 7, 2026, inside “Japanese Food Hub,” a Japanese food complex in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Facts
Opened on September 7, 2026
September 2025: The company acquired shares in Omurice Land
March 2026: The company announced Omurice Land’s planned opening in Tbilisi, Georgia
April 2026: Seven Samurai Holding LLC established in Georgia
June 2026: Omurice Land opened a new location near Sendai Station with the company’s investment
September 10, 2026: Local subsidiary OMURICELAND LLC registered
More than 14 years of cooking experience
Founded a specialty omurice restaurant in Hokkaido in December 2010
Original「カゴメ オムライススタジアム 2019」北海道大会で優勝
Has a career working as a systems engineer since 2000
[Trailer released] An moving experience from your own special seat. The trailer and stills from the 1st production, “Così fan tutte,” released all at once‼ Celebrity messages of support also arrive to mark the 20th anniversary of “MET Live Viewing 2026‐27”!
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The trailer for the MET Live Viewing 2026-27 season and stills from its 1st production, “Così fan tutte,” have been released, along with messages of support from celebrities to mark the 20th anniversary.
Opt wins country award “Breakthrough Partner” at “Amazon Ads Partner Awards 2026”
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株式会社オプト, which leads clients’ business growth through its LTVM-focused approach, won the Japan country award “Breakthrough Partner” at “Amazon Ads Partner Awards 2026,” organized by Amazon Ads.
Facts
Amazon Ads Partner Awards 2026
Established a specialized department in 2018
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社オプト、Amazon Ads、Amazon.com, Inc.
Upcycling workwear into stylish, functional clothing! “Noragi Fashion Show” to be held in 亀岡市, Kyoto Prefecture, on Sunday, November 1!
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亀岡市, Kyoto Prefecture, will hold “KAME WALK,” a fashion show presenting functional noragi workwear upcycled from used clothing and environmentally conscious materials, at “Kameoka Agri Festa 2026” on November 1, 2026. An exhibition introducing the production process is also being held at Kameoka City Hall through November 26.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through Thursday, November 26
43rd National Urban Greenery Fair
From around 12:10
Companies mentioned：亀岡市、合同会社Pens and Needles、エイコン・ヒビノ、第43回全国都市緑化フェア実行委員会、亀岡アグリフェスタ実行委員会
A machined G10 bumper designed to minimize impact on radio signals. “CLEAVE G10 Bumper CHRONO for Xperia 1 VIII,” certified “Made for Xperia,” to launch in late October
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ディーフ株式会社 will begin presales in late October 2026 of “CLEAVE G10 Bumper CHRONO for Xperia 1 VIII,” a bumper designed for Sony’s “Xperia 1 VIII” smartphone. The price is 11,980 yen (tax included). The product uses lightweight G10 material that has minimal impact on radio signals and is certified “Made for Xperia.”
Facts
The sale price is 11,980 yen (tax included).
Weight: approximately 38 g
Presales begin in late October 2026 on the company’s online store, “Deff Direct.”
A hit on social media for being too cute! The “Dog Day” campaign returns this year! The 2026 “PEANUTS” collaboration features 15 items, including sweets and tea! “Enjoy Fall with Snoopy at FamilyMart” begins Tuesday, October 20!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will roll out its “Enjoy Fall with Snoopy at FamilyMart” collaboration campaign with “PEANUTS” at approximately 16,500 stores nationwide starting October 20, 2026. In addition to 15 collaboration products, including sweets and tea, the campaign will feature a stamp promotion using the “Famipay” app and distribution of limited-edition goods.
[For job seekers interested in startups] Applications open for participants in “INNOVATION JOB FAIR ～STARTUP DAY AICHI～,” a career and job-change event held at STATION Ai
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STATION Ai株式会社 began accepting applications on October 16, 2026, for “INNOVATION JOB FAIR ～STARTUP DAY AICHI～,” a career and job-change event focused on startups and organized by Aichi Prefecture. The event will be held in Nagoya on January 16, 2027, with 20 startups exhibiting and conducting interviews and pitches.
Changes to the あおぞら銀行 BANK online deposit account opening service
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あおぞら銀行 will change the identity verification method for its “Aozora Bank BANK Deposit Account Online Opening Service” to the Public Personal Authentication Service (JPKI) starting October 29, 2026, and discontinue the previous method of photographing a photo ID. The change is being made to comply with the revised Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
[Event marking the publication of “Living Alone at 84: A Practicing Female Doctor”] Author and practicing physician Keiko Amano and Reiko Kazuki talk about “truly making the most of life’s later years.” Event to be held on November 13
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An event marking the publication of “Living Alone at 84: A Practicing Female Doctor,” published by 株式会社世界文化社, will be held on November 13, 2026. Author Keiko Amano and rehabilitation makeup artist Reiko Kazuki will take part in a discussion and demonstration on “truly making the most of life’s later years.”
[Namie Town, 福島県] Namie Town joins the “1% Hydrogen Procurement Declaration” promoted by 一般社団法人水素バリューチェーン推進協議会!
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Namie Town, 福島県, has joined the “1% Hydrogen Procurement Declaration” promoted by 一般社団法人水素バリューチェーン推進協議会, pledging, among other things, to increase the share of pure hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in its fleet of official vehicles to 5%.
Facts
Increase the share of pure hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the official vehicle fleet to 5%
Currently, pure hydrogen fuel cell vehicles account for 3% of the official vehicles owned by the town
Aim to increase the share by 2% to further expand hydrogen adoption
Supply 10% of the electricity used by public facilities in the Namie Station East Exit area from hydrogen-derived electricity
Estimated electricity consumption at public facilities in the Namie Station East Exit area: 1,045,659 kWh/year
Estimated power generation from a 70 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell: 100,800 kWh/year
Estimated solar power generation at public facilities in the Namie Station East Exit area: 170,000 kWh/year
Application documents for partner recruitment agencies are incomplete in 70% of cases. Are AI-generated resumes and work histories being submitted “without any checks”? — JOB PALETTE releases October 2026 management report
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株式会社JOB PALETTE released its October 2026 management report, stating that the rate of incomplete application documents from partner recruitment agencies had worsened from 40% to 70%. The company suspects that unchecked submissions of AI-generated documents are a factor, and emphasizes the importance of human review and deploying inside sales staff to improve conversion rates. JOB PALETTE
靴のヒラキ × popular influencer “natsumi” launch their third collaboration! 7 kids’ items in fall and winter colors
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ヒラキ株式会社 began selling 7 kids’ items in fall and winter colors in its third collaboration with influencer “natsumi,” available through its official online shop starting October 16.
“Tours on October 31 and November 7; reservations now open” One-night, two-day retreat tour combining the all-detached “Shirogane no Mori” and “Kikuchi Valley wellness tourism” (eligible for the Kumamoto recovery support discount)
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一般社団法人菊池観光協会 has opened reservations for a one-night, two-day retreat tour combining a stay at “Shirogane no Mori,” eligible for the Kumamoto recovery support discount, with wellness tourism in Kikuchi Valley.
Facts
Subsidy of up to 20,000 yen per person
A premium retreat plan normally priced at 63,000 yen
An analysis by IBJ結婚みらい研究所, covering 9,258 couples who married in 2025, found that 42.5% of couples crossed prefectural borders. It also found that long-distance couples dated for around 4 months, with no regional differences, according to 株式会社IBJ.
Applications of low-concentration hydrogen in organ transplantation | Suppressing ischemia-reperfusion injury in osteochondral, liver and lung transplants: 3 papers from MiZ, 北里大学 and 京都大学大学院医学研究科
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MiZ株式会社 introduces 3 papers on protecting transplanted organs with hydrogen, produced through joint research with 北里大学 and 京都大学大学院医学研究科, and offers recommendations on the safety of low-concentration hydrogen inhalation and an evidence-based level of 10 vol%.
Facts
3 research findings
Osteochondral cryopreservation in 2014
The HyFACS method for liver transplantation in 2018
Rat lung transplantation in 2020
Over 11 years
When the hydrogen concentration exceeds 10 vol%
Classical lower flammability limit (LFL): 4 vol%
Stored at 4°C for 21 days
Stored at low temperature in UW solution for 24 hours
Personal information leaked from cross-border e-commerce support service “CROS”; 5 checks for reviewing external services and a free consultation desk announced
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Following a personal information leak caused by unauthorized access to “CROS,” a cross-border e-commerce support service operated by ACCESS AP TAIWAN, 株式会社セルフプラス has announced 5 items to check when reviewing external services, as well as a free consultation desk.
Facts
155,280 customer IDs
231,998 order IDs
Credit card information for 1,305 accounts
11,441 fraudulent emails sent
Companies mentioned：株式会社セルフプラス、株式会社ACCESS、ACCESS AP TAIWAN、Shopify
[Haimurubushi (Kohama Island, Okinawa)] Christmas-exclusive stay plan: Enjoy an exquisite moonlight and starlight bath with Champagne
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株式会社はいむるぶし will offer “2026 Haimurubushi Moments,” a Christmas-exclusive stay plan in collaboration with ヴーヴ・クリコ, from Dec. 1 to 25, 2026. The plan includes free-flow Champagne and late checkout, and a talk show and fireworks event will be held on Dec. 24 against the backdrop of a supermoon.
Kirishima Shuzo’s “Winter Wormgrass Shochu Kin-Kirishima,” which combines authentic sweet-potato shochu with ingredients for maintaining good health, wins the Grand Prix, the top award in the food and beverage category at the 104th Japan Food Selection
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Kirishima Shuzo’s “Winter Wormgrass Shochu Kin-Kirishima” won the Grand Prix in the food and beverage category at the 104th Japan Food Selection. The product, launched in 2007, will mark its 20th anniversary next year and has won an award at the competition for the first time.
[Launching today on Makuake] Inner pocket transforms into a sacoche! Viaes (ビアエス) begins presales of its “Smart Travel Backpack for Adults,” designed to make travel more comfortable
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株式会社エコマルネット has begun presales on Makuake of the new “VSY-001” backpack from travel goods brand Viaes (ビアエス). Features include an inner pocket that transforms into a sacoche, a large 27L capacity and a built-in rain cover.
Instead of hiring marketers and engineers: TAKE A launches “AI Marketing Execution Support,” using AI agents to develop and implement initiatives that boost sales
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TAKE A株式会社 has launched “FDE-style AI Marketing Execution Support,” which uses AI agents instead of hiring marketers and engineers. The service offers a free assessment comparing a company with its competitors, then uses AI to build and operate marketing initiatives.
Facts
More than 100 systems and AI agents
Free assessment (30 minutes, online)
Analyze your company and its competitors across 6 dimensions
For 2 people: approximately ¥15 million–¥21 million per year
[Rin Takanashi featured in NADIA’s 2026AW campaign visuals] 3 new jewelry designs to brighten the holiday season
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High jewelry brand NADIA, operated by 株式会社ナガホリ, has selected Rin Takanashi as the model for its 2026AW campaign visuals and will release 3 new designs featuring untreated blue sapphires and rubies.
Facts
¥1,100,000
¥6,600,000
¥55,000,000
¥57,200,000
¥495,000
Less than 5%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナガホリ、NADIA、Maison de NADIA（メゾン・ド・ナディア）銀座本店
New rental apartment building Jiyugaoka Muse Square The Residence, part of the Jiyugaoka Station-area redevelopment, offers rents from ¥344,000 per month for a 1LDK to ¥1.2 million per month for the top-floor unit. A room-tour video of a 15th-floor unit has been released
[Survey of 200 people with experience in web-related work] 89.5% have used generative AI for work; understanding business and customer objectives is the most important skill | 株式会社OSIE
First-ever event in the Chubu region! “LaLa 50th Anniversary Original Artwork Exhibition, Nagoya Venue” to open on Jan. 16, 2027!
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株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店 and BV Communications will hold an original artwork exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of girls’ manga magazine LaLa at 松坂屋名古屋店 in Nagoya from Jan. 16, 2027.
From KAMIKA, a brand dedicated to mature hair care, comes a gray hair coloring cream shampoo developed with color care in mind!
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ECH株式会社 will launch “KAMIKA Color Cream Shampoo” on Oct. 16, 2026. The product adds gray hair coloring functionality to a range that has sold more than 4 million units cumulatively, and comes in 2 shades: Rose Brown and Ash Brown.
How does the reality of menopause differ from expectations? 440 women in their 40s and 50s with menopause experience share the gap between what they expected and what they experienced
With gratitude on its 100th anniversary! “Kanetetsu Festival 2026” to be held on Nov. 14 (Sat.)!
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カネテツデリカフーズ will hold “Kanetetsu Festival 2026,” a free fan event, on its headquarters grounds on Nov. 14, 2026, to mark the company’s 100th anniversary. The program includes a factory tour, free distribution of vegetable fries and the debut of grilled dishes made with “Hobo Tako®,” a plant-based food.
Melbourne’s Yaga scores a major win! Receives the Visa One to Watch Award 2026 at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Restaurant of the Year at the Good Food Guide Awards
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Melbourne restaurant Yaga has received the Visa One to Watch Award 2026 at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and the Restaurant of the Year award at the Good Food Guide Awards.
Facts
2026
16 years old
23 years old
Companies mentioned：オーストラリア政府観光局、Rockpool Group、ヴュー・デ・モンド、The Age
[Free, Oct. 30 (Fri.)] Marubun Technical Seminar to be held: “Seminar on ITU-T Standardization Trends in Time Synchronization for the Mobile/Data Center Market”
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丸文株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 30 explaining the latest trends in ITU-T standardization for the mobile and data center markets.
Originalモルフォ、10月21日から23日まで幕張メッセで開催の「Japan IT Week 10月 秋展」に出展
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株式会社モルフォ will exhibit in the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute booth at Japan IT Week October Autumn 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 to 23, and present demonstrations of an autonomous spatial imaging system and an indoor autonomous inspection drone measurement service developed through joint research.
Accelerating business growth with more than 170 high-quality creative assets, using FinT’s ココクリ to acquire new customers for 三ツ星ファーム
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Using 株式会社FinT’s creator-matching service, cococre, 株式会社イングリウッド’s frozen meal delivery brand 三ツ星ファーム ran a new customer acquisition campaign. Across 3 campaigns, it generated 171 UGC posts and 5,113,593 views, accelerating business growth.
Facts
1,200 creators interested in food and beverages
About 9.45 million followers combined
171 UGC posts published
More than 5,113,593 total views
Total number of creators: 69
Total followers surpass 150 million
More than 460 clients in total (as of August 2026)
Addition of services eligible for up to 15% rewards with the Lawson Ponta Plus credit card
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Lawson Bank announced that it will add S.RIDE, the taxi-hailing app from S.RIDE株式会社, to the services eligible for up to 15% rewards with the Lawson Ponta Plus credit card, effective Oct. 16, 2026.
Free release of the Detailed Guide to the Portrait Icon Maker, for creating portraits and posting them on social media [キャンつく]
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株式会社ピクルス has released a free guidebook for users of its social media campaign service キャンつく, detailing the portrait icon maker: “Detailed Guide to the Portrait Icon Maker, October 2026 Edition.”
Facts
More than 200 facial features
3 output formats: square, circular and business-card size
84.8% of calls to decision-makers connect by the 3rd call
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ヴァンテージマネジメント株式会社 announced the results of a data analysis of its enterprise BDR support service, Keyman Letter. The analysis found that 84.8% of calls to decision-makers connect by the 3rd call, rising to 92.9% by the 5th call.
Facts
84.8% by the 3rd call
7,410 people reached
The 1st call reached 4,565 people, or 61.6%
92.9% by the 5th call
Average: 2.1 calls
A database of more than 1.48 million decision-makers
Companies mentioned：ヴァンテージマネジメント株式会社、Keyman Letter
[RHC ロンハーマン] RHC Ron Herman FUNABASHI 1st Anniversary “RHC JAM”
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RHC ロンハーマン’s Funabashi store is celebrating its 1st anniversary with the “RHC JAM 1st TOKYO BAY” event, beginning Oct. 31. The event will feature limited-edition items, brand events with Canada Goose and HOKA, and special cafe menu items.
Facts
Celebrating its 1st anniversary
From Saturday, Oct. 31
FUNABASHI Anniversary Sweat ¥20,900
R Twill Logo Cap ¥9,900
Navajo Silver × Turquoise Necklace ¥53,900
Escape Bag ¥75,900
GROCERY TOTE BAG ¥16,500
Rainbow Banana Juice ¥1,250
Companies mentioned：株式会社リトルリーグ、RHC ロンハーマン、RHC Ron Herman、CANADA GOOSE、HOKA、Barbour、STATE OF ESCAPE、HARPO、manucurist、fun she、Vintage Living Item
RMK launches a holiday collection that colors the face with captivating euphoria!
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RMK (株式会社エキップ) will launch its 2026 holiday collection, “After Hours Nude.” The first release will be available in limited quantities on October 30, followed by the second release on November 13. The lineup includes makeup kits, nail colors, a base makeup kit, and a skincare kit.
Nationwide at last! Kushikatsu Tanaka Wakayama Station Front store opens on Friday, October 23!
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株式会社ユニシアホールディングス, a subsidiary of 株式会社串カツ田中, will open the Kushikatsu Tanaka Wakayama Station Front store on October 23, 2026, completing its expansion into all 47 prefectures. It has also made online information sessions a regular feature to encourage franchise sign-ups.
Facts
All 47 prefectures nationwide
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
74 seats
More than 30 million bottles sold cumulatively
Original1本50円
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社串カツ田中、株式会社ピソラ、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB
Hosted by Simeji: A business meetup on how AI is changing the way we work in the age of voice input, to be held at the Google Shibuya office on 10/29, with support from Google Cloud
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With support from Google Cloud, バイドゥ株式会社 will hold the “AI Voice Input Simeji Business Meetup” at the Google Shibuya office on October 29, 2026. The event will discuss AI agents, vibe coding, and AI voice input, including how non-engineers can experience development and the future of work with AI.
Facts
Oct. 29, 2026
Doors open at 18:00
Starts at 18:30
Networking reception 20:00–21:00
More than 600 companies cumulatively
Supporting more than 50,000 people
As of the end of March 2026.
More than 200,000 X followers
75 million downloads
As of December 2025
More than 200,000 emoticons
18 years of experience
Released June 29, 2026
Companies mentioned：バイドゥ株式会社、Simeji、Google Cloud、Google、株式会社デジライズ、GMO AI & Web3、東京商工リサーチ、ABEMA、サンデー・ジャポン
A katazome collection inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam, created in collaboration with long-established Asakusa shop 本品堂! Available from official Gundam apparel shop STRICT-G
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株式会社バンダイ will release a katazome collection inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam, created in collaboration with the long-established Asakusa shop 本品堂, through STRICT-G and プレミアムバンダイ.
大丸京都店 is holding Halloween events, including a bubble show by professional bubble artist しゃぼたあわお (2 performances, daytime and evening, on October 25), a balloon art show by balloon artist MARIN and a Halloween parade (October 31), and Halloween photo spots. Limited-edition sweets from マールブランシュ, ヴィタメール, アンテノール, モロゾフ, and ゴディバ, as well as goods from ル・クルーゼ and other brands, will also be available.
Facts
(1 piece) 712 yen (tax included)
(1 piece) 842 yen (tax included)
(1 piece) 788 yen (tax included)
(8-piece set) 3,024 yen (tax included)
(17cm) 1,512 yen (tax included)
(1 serving) 2,200 yen (tax included)
(1 cup) 990 yen (tax included)
(1 box/5 pieces) 1,296 yen (tax included)
(1 piece) 1,458 yen (tax included)
(1 box) 1,404 yen (tax included)
(1 box/10 pieces) 756 yen (tax included)
(1 piece) 324 yen (tax included)
60,500 yen (tax included)
(4-piece set) 8,580 yen (tax included)
¥7,260, tax included
(26×26cm) 1,430 yen each (tax included)
Eligible customers who spend 15,000 yen or more (tax included)
(First 50 people at each session)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸京都店、マールブランシュ、ヴィタメール、アンテノール、モロゾフ、アトリエ ドゥ ゴディバ、茶寮 伊藤園、キャラメルゴーストハウス、俵屋吉富、聖護院八ッ橋、仙太郎、ル・クルーゼ、パディ バイ ワフォナ、PET SO CHIC、ホットマン
JAF China: Live demonstrations and disaster preparedness activities! A major gathering of working vehicles as JAF roadside assistance technicians showcase their skills to the public
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JAF中国本部 will hold the “Working Vehicles × Disaster Preparedness × JAF China Headquarters Roadside Assistance Competition” at THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA on October 24, featuring vehicle displays, disaster preparedness activities, and demonstrations of roadside assistance technicians’ skills.
New release: “Complete Scenario Edition: The Last Heroine, Continued—Our Okhotsk”
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株式会社パレード will publish 葉奈美月’s “Complete Scenario Edition: The Last Heroine, Continued—Our Okhotsk” on October 17, 2026. Set 1 year after the previous work, the scenario-style story depicts the nature of Okhotsk and the relationships between its characters.
ピエール・エルメ・パリ has been selling a limited-edition sweets collection created in collaboration with the popular French picture-book characters “Lisa and Gaspard” since October 10.
Facts
Starting Saturday, Oct. 10
4 varieties of sablés
¥3,348 (tax included)
6 varieties, 6 pieces
¥4,212 (tax included)
50g each/
Pearl Ispahan 45g
Sablé Infiniment Vanille 25g
¥2,700 (tax included)
Assorted box of 4 macarons
Starting Sat., Oct. 10, 2026–
Companies mentioned：PH PARIS JAPON 株式会社、ピエール・エルメ・パリ、Hachette Livre
プルーフポイント has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Varonis for $6.3 billion. The companies plan to combine to form a new company offering a comprehensive AI security platform.
Facts
Valued at approximately $6.3 billion
Original1株あたり49.75ドルの現金を受け取ります
A 52% premium
Compared with the closing price of $32.71
A 17% premium
Compared with the closing price of $42.35
Approximately 53 times free cash flow
Valued at 8.4 times LTM revenue
More than 16,000 companies worldwide
The Varonis team’s more than 20 years of experience
Companies mentioned：日本プルーフポイント株式会社、Varonis Systems, Inc.、Varonis、Proofpoint, Inc.、プルーフポイント、Thoma Bravo、Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan、Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC、Paul Hastings LLP、BofA Securities, Inc.、Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC、J.P. Morgan Securities LLC、UBS Securities LLC、Mizuho Securities USA LLC、Kirkland & Ellis LLP、Vail Merger Sub, Inc.
【JAF Nara】Take on the challenge of making Nara’s local cuisine! Hosting “Learn, Make and Savor! Hands-on Persimmon Leaf Sushi-Making Experience” on Nov. 23
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JAF Nara will host a hands-on persimmon leaf sushi-making event in Nara City on Nov. 23. The participation fee is 1,900 yen for JAF members and 2,000 yen for the general public, with 10 participants sought for each session.
Live hands-on session for the health management cloud service “Growbase”
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ウェルネス・コミュニケーションズ held a live hands-on session for “Growbase” on Oct. 9, 2026, featuring a case study presented by 伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ, hands-on operation of the actual functions, and individual consultations. The survey recorded a satisfaction rate of 90%.
【TAC, School for Professional Qualifications】Online seminar on USCMA (U.S. Certified Management Accountant): “A Surge in Exam Takers! Introducing the USCMA × TAC Course,” to be held Oct. 21 (Wed.) at 19:30
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TAC株式会社 will hold an online seminar on USCMA (U.S. Certified Management Accountant), which allows candidates to take the exam in Japanese and has seen a sharp increase in candidates, on Oct. 21, 2026.
【Opening in the Tsukiji Redevelopment Area】A large-scale residence becomes a luxury flexible-living property. “KYŌ RESIDENCE 銀座築地” to open in January 2027
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株式会社Concept K is recruiting residents ahead of the launch of flexible-living operations at “KYŌ RESIDENCE 銀座築地” in early January 2027, in collaboration with domestic institutional investors.
【Held Oct. 19 (Mon.) at 22:00】Before referrals and connections run out: Free webinar on “systematizing customer acquisition,” a step companies that rely on the president’s personal reputation for sales should take now
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株式会社Astrea will hold a free webinar titled “Before Referrals and Connections Run Out” on Oct. 19, 2026. It will explain the risks of relying on referrals and how to systematize customer acquisition.
Facts
From 22:00 on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Original従業員300名以下のBtoB中小企業の営業管理職300名
It was 60.7%
At 52.0%
12% or less
59.0%
There are three risks
When all three are in place
3 steps
The top 10 companies by sales
22:00〜22:30
Born in 1989
2018
Since 2019
More than 733 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社Astrea、Unicorn Valley Japan株式会社、大手食品会社
インターネット・アカデミー begins offering corporate training in Japan on “VC/DID,” technology to combat impersonation and tampering in the AI era
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インターネット・アカデミー株式会社 will begin offering corporate training in Japan in October 2026 on “VC/DID,” digital authentication technology compliant with W3C international standards.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
4 sessions in total
8 hours in total
More than 1,200 companies
5 countries in the Asia-Pacific region
A total of 7 times
Companies mentioned：インターネット・アカデミー株式会社、一般財団法人Web Consortium Asia Pacific、WCAP、W3C、マネーフォワード クラウド、Business Insider Japan、日本銀行、金融庁、三菱UFJ信託銀行、タイのデジタル経済社会省、電子取引開発機構、ETDA、一般社団法人OpenIDファウンデーション・ジャパン、神奈川工科大学、経済産業省
【A new standard for doing business in Okinawa】Do mainland norms not apply? Best-selling author 伊波貢’s 10-part “Okinawa Rules” series now available on これマネ教育DX. A systematic guide to local approaches to opening businesses, hiring and building organizations
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一般社団法人これからの時代の飲食店マネジメント協会 has published all 10 lectures of “Okinawa Rules” by 伊波貢 on “これマネ教育DX,” a video-based education platform specializing in restaurants.
AGBIOTECH to host “Food Earth Museum” at びわ湖大津プリンスホテル
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AGBIOTECH株式会社 will host “Food Earth Museum” at びわ湖大津プリンスホテル on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. PBF producers and partner companies will gather for events including a lecture by the 近畿農政局 and a study tour to RedRice自然農園.
ohpner handles the third mobility advertising (ad truck) campaign for “DMM GAMES,” adding a new operating base in Shinjuku
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ohpner株式会社 handled the third mobility advertising campaign for “DMM GAMES,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA, and began operating in the Shinjuku area on Oct. 12.
Facts
3rd installment
April 2026
October 12
Companies mentioned：ohpner株式会社、合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES
According to a survey conducted by ウェルネスダイニング株式会社, fried chicken is the most popular side dish in sports day lunches, with 52.3% saying it makes them happiest. When preparing lunches, “getting up early to prepare” was considered the most difficult task by 60.0%.
“KIDS FES in WHATAWON,” a children’s event in Kishiwada, Osaka! A family experience event with free admission
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A family-oriented hands-on event, “KIDS FES in WHATAWON,” will be held on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, at “WHATAWON,” an entertainment mall in Kishiwada, Osaka, operated by 株式会社antiqua. Admission is free, and activities include making soft-serve ice cream, trying out work as an apparel store clerk, and viewing Self-Defense Forces vehicles.
島根県’s key phrase, “Everyone is someone’s treasure,” appears on milk cartons sold by 3 dairy companies in the prefecture!
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島根県 announced that the key phrase from its prefectural development plan, “Everyone is someone’s treasure,” will appear on milk cartons sold by 3 local dairy companies (島根中酪, 有限会社クボタ牛乳 and 木次乳業) from Oct. 1, Reiwa 8, through Mar. 31, Reiwa 9.